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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,411.57, 27,625.55 and 6,722.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,411.57, 27,625.55 and 6,722.06 is: 10,086.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,411.57 : 27,625.55 = 6,722.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,411.57/27,625.55 = 6,722.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,411.57x = 27,625.55 × 6,722.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,411.57x = 185,700,432.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,700,432.89/18,411.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,086.07

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